Jim Fisher Resume and References
American Guardian Warranty Services from 12/2017 to 1/2024
I was hired by the CEO, Jon Anderson to do special projects for the company based on my 45 years in the automotive space as a GM, Dealer, Owner and Agency Owner. I was let go as a reduction in force when purchased by Reynolds.
During my time at AGWS, I saved the company a lot of money on every project.
I converted a third party Lifetime Warranty in 90 days without losing one dealership. I redesigned the program and took it from 1,300 contracts to over 7,000 contracts.
I also developed a new service lane program - Your Plan, based upon my successful sales of service contracts in my service departments in my last two dealerships.
References: Jon Anderson CEO: 1-630-235-3076 Dan Leivrouw 1-630-244-1174 Mark MacLoed Agent 1-312-282-0656 Ralph Vines Agent 1-276-284-1695
Dealerships
I was the owner of two Chrysler Dealerships and three Ford dealerships starting in 1989 with Allegan CDJ. I sold that store in 1999 and purchased McCarthy Ford in Chicago in 2001. I sold that store and was a partner in Michigan City CDJ, Three Oaks Ford and Best Ford. All dealerships were either out of trust or closed when I bought them and they were all sold at a very high profit.
Agencies
In 1980, I became an agent for American Warranty which at the time was the largest service contract provider in the business. After doing a great job in building business in Illinois, I was given the State of Indiana when it opened in 1981. I tool it from zero dealerships to over 100 in less than three years. I ended up with 3 more states and became their 4th largest agent until they went out of business in 1987.
Other References
John Braganini - Great Lake Marketing, iA American Warranty and St. Julian Wines - 35 years 1-269-330-4205
Ed French - Consultant to the auto business - 45 years 1-812-327-2006
Ed French - Consultant to the auto business - 45 years 1-812-327-2006